Especially those who have been active all their lives often feel like taking up studies again in old age. Even in old age, curiosity and thirst for knowledge do not diminish. That’s why many universities… Studying in old age trains the brain

Due to the misconception or overinterpretation of the different functions of the two hemispheres of the brain, you can always find “tips” on the Internet on how to train the right hemisphere of the brain.… Misconception of the different functions of the two hemispheres of the brain

As a preparation for learning, the exercise “Walking consciously” helps. The point is to walk consciously and choose to walk with vitality. Stand in the upright posture, legs at a comfortable width, sternum lifted, shoulders… Walking consciously

Music has an effect on us humans, on our mind, our emotions, our feeling and thinking. Listening to and making music enriches our lives, makes us happy. And music brings us together, promotes our social… Learn better with music

The most important guiding principle of the Montessori method is that every child is a “master builder of himself”. Therefore, it knows best itself when it is ready to learn certain skills. Some of the… The Montessori concept in education

If you want to master an instrument perfectly, it is best to start playing as a child. But even as an adult you can still learn many skills and have a lot of fun making… Learning an instrument as an adult

Do you sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself to study? You are definitely not alone! Everybody has his or her inner pig sometimes. Often it’s just too tempting to “quickly” check your social media… Inner pig: some simple tips to overcome it

Thinking positively does not mean pushing everything negative away from yourself, because then you fall into the extreme of toxic positivity. Rather, thinking positively means first being aware of your own thoughts and feelings, reflecting… Tips to think positively more often

The use of effective learning methods is of vital importance and leads to improved learning success. A small selection of successful learning methods gives students a quick and easy start to learning these methodologies. Chunking… Effective learning techniques

Nothing demonstrates the lack of mathematical education more than overly exact calculation. Carl Friedrich Gauss Many students think that the only thing that matters in math problems is the result, i.e., the students are primarily… Estimation comes before calculation

All learners bring with them individual conditions that influence their personal learning process. Basically, it can be said that the learning requirements of adults differ from those of children, with five factors playing a decisive… What characterizes the learning process in adults?

Children grow into a world shaped by adults. They have to get involved with the rules that apply, acquire basic cultural techniques, appropriate the world as it is. Adults already have these cultural techniques; they… The main differences between children’s learning and adult learning

Pupils are hardly willing to engage in experiments with regard to learning strategies. Typical statements were: “What’s the point?”, “I’m just not talented in this subject – learning strategies won’t help me”, “It doesn’t work… How can you make learning strategies palatable to children?

The brain of a man weighs on average about 1.4 kilograms, while the brain of a woman with the same body size is about a hundred grams lighter, although size or weight does not indicate… Brain sizes

Language skills, such as German or French, in addition to one’s own native language, are almost indispensable in today’s global world. But not everyone finds it easy to learn a new foreign language. In fact,… How to learn a new foreign language

Mnemonics are memory techniques whose origin goes back to antiquity. There are different techniques, but all have in common that the memory performance is increased by an association of the words, sentences or contexts to… What are mnemonics?

True, adults learn very differently than children – but not necessarily worse. Children often approach new challenges much more intuitively and learn in a very linear way. With adults, it’s much more a matter of… The learning methods for adults

A daily routine is important. Regular learning helps you to really memorize the material. Listen carefully to what is said in class and also write down what you don’t see on the blackboard or worksheets… What you need to keep in mind when learning

To learn successfully, you have to understand how the brain works. For example, when you learn a mathematical formula by just looking at it, it gets put into a drawer somewhere in your head. But… The drawers in the head

Visualizations of information create more clarity about content, are better remembered than words and are also a lot of fun. Even simple drawings have a great effect when it comes to conveying information, messages and… The use of visualizations

An important aspect of wisdom is the deep knowledge that one gains from life experience, i.e. knowledge about life in general, about people and also about oneself. At the same time, wisdom knowledge is actually… What is wisdom?

This exercise comes from hypnosis. It allows you to gradually enter a deep state of relaxation. Make yourself comfortable on a chair, close your eyes. Then start: Imagine in your mind a staircase leading down… Meditation: Deep relaxation

Find a quiet place and take five to ten minutes. Sit upright, either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair, and you’re ready to go: Breathe in and out Consciously breathe in for five… How to make your thoughts quieter

Temporary memory problems can occur more frequently in the case of stress, lack of sleep or psychological problems and usually disappear when the life situation returns to normal. In older people, lack of fluids can… What are the causes of poor memory?

You have five minutes to spare because you’re waiting for the bus, or it’s still a while before your friend comes to visit. Ask yourself a question that makes you imagine or remember something in… Questions as memory training